3- Participating in the Eucharist, Practicing works of Charity, Fostering Family life.

Mary Mother of God (January 1) Epiphany (January 6) Saint Joseph (March 19)
Ascension (40 days after Easter) Corpus Domini (second Sunday after Pentecost)
Saints Peter and Paul (June 29) Assumption (August 15)Immaculate (December 8) The descent of the Holy Spirit in the
S- To rest, play, and enjoy without God, Secularism and Hedonism, Unnecessary
servile work form of a dove and the voice from
4- To honor the religious and civil authority, To honor our parents. heaven proclaiming, “This is my beloved
We honor our family- Loving its members, Supporting its needs, Defending it
from dangers. St. Joseph. We respect - Obeying the legitimate authorities, Son, with whom I am well pleased,”
Working and paying the right taxes. David. We support the church- Praying for
the Church, Preaching the Gospel. carry profound theological implications.
S- To obey an evil authority. To love our parents more than God. To dishonor and
disobey our parents. The dove, a symbol of purity, represents
5- To respect our neighbor. To Preserve Peace. To Promote life. To Protect life. the sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit.
S- Murder- kill the innocent
Abortion. Euthanasia- shameful sin The divine affirmation declares Jesus’
To used drugs and other dangerous substances.
Bullying- habitually harming unique relationship with God the Father,
Cruelty- pain and suffering
highlighting his divine nature and
6- Chastity- use our sexuality. married- must love. not married- must abstain
S- Fornication- sexual union between a man and a woman mission.
Same Sex Marriage (homosexuality)- only for a man and a woman.
Masturbation- mortal sin
Pornography- ruin of the spirit
Child Abuse- hateful sin. Baptism, traditionally a ritual of
Prostitution- sell your own body,
Artificial birth control- contraceptives cleansing and initiation, takes on a new
Premarital sex- sex before marriage
meaning in Jesus’ baptism. It becomes a
7- To work. To share our goods with the poor. To respect the property of our
neighbor. symbol of spiritual rebirth and a
S- To steal- cheating
Thieves- never enter the kingdom precursor to the Christian sacrament of
Prodigality- excessive spending
baptism. Through this act, Jesus
8- To remedy for our lies. To accept the brotherly correction. To correct our
neighbor. Truthfulness. inaugurates a new covenant,
S- To lie- intention of harming
liar- the son of devil emphasizing the transformative power
Hypocrisy- not behave
Gossip- not reveal of faith and the necessity of spiritual
To reveal secrets- not reveal
Slander- not utter false regeneration.
9-10- To give up everything and follow Jesus. Spirit of poverty. To be pure of
heart- to walk. To love our own spouse.
S- Adultery- very big sin The symbolism of water In the baptism
Divorce- eternal damnation.
Polygamy- more than one wife. narrative echoes throughout the Bible,
Greed- endlessly for material
Envy- sad or angry signifying purification and renewal. Just
1-Hope in God. Presumption- we can be saved, Faith in God. Heresy- deny a as the Israelites crossed the Red Sea and
truth. Schism- separate from the Pope. Apostasy- change religion., To worship
God alone, Love for God. later the Jordan River, Jesus’ baptism
Adoration- worship rendered
Veneration- render to the Saints. foreshadows a new exodus, leading
Faithful venerate the Saints
Inspiration- lives of the saints believers from bondage to sin to a
Instruction- teachings of the Saints
Intercession- prayers of Saints liberated life in communion with God.
S- Sacrilege- desecrate people
Idolatry- love something
Atheism- refuse to believe in God
Simony- buy or sell spiritual things Jesus’ baptism also serves as a
2-To keep oaths and vows. To announce the Holy Name of God. To respect the manifestation of the Triune God—
Holy Name of God.
S-Profanation- sacrilegious purposes Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. The
Perjury- false oaths
Blasphemy- interjections and curses. simultaneous presence of the Father’s
I am the Lord your God, you shall not have other gods beside me. Take the name voice, the Son in the water, and the
of the Lord, your God, and in vain.
Remember to keep holy the Sabbath day. Spirit descending as a dove illustrates
Honor your father and your mother. kill. Commit adultery. Steal. Bear false
witness against your neighbour. Covet your neighbor’s wife. Covet your the unity and diversity within the
neighbour’s goods.
Godhead. This event underscores the
Christian understanding of the Trinity, a
Title: The Significance of Jesus’ Baptism
foundational doctrine in Christian
theology.
The baptism of Jesus holds a pivotal
place in Christian theology, marking the
In conclusion, Jesus’ baptism is not a
commencement of his public ministry
mere historical incident but a
and symbolizing profound spiritual
multifaceted symbol laden with
truths. This event, narrated in the
theological significance. It inaugurates
Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke,
his earthly ministry, exemplifies humility,
transcends a mere ritualistic act, delving
and introduces profound truths about
into deeper theological dimensions.
the Triune God. As Christians reflect on
this event, they are reminded of their
Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist in the
own spiritual journey, the
Jordan River exemplifies humility and
transformative power of faith, and the
solidarity with humanity. Despite being
profound love of a God who became
sinless, Jesus underwent this act to
incarnate to redeem humanity.
identify with the repentant hearts of
those seeking forgiveness. In doing so,
he sets an example of humility and
reinforces the concept of servant
leadership.